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BN09 VBD

2009 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,724 mi
Last recorded103,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 VBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 103,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear beam axle corroding around springs

Pass 29 Jun 2022 102,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,002 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 82,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 30 Sep 2017 82,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,372 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 7 Oct 2016 67,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2015 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pipe flexi and back box corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,355 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front wipers torn

both rear tyres cracking on tread

exhaust system corroded

handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,531 miles

rear near side parking brake lever bracket broken

rear section exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2013 44,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear near side parking brake lever bracket broken

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 38,532 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BN09 VBD is a 2009 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN09 VBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN09 VBD registered?

BN09 VBD is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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